gibraltar
word
Definition
Gibraltar is a small British territory located at the southern tip of Spain, known for its large rock and important historical role controlling the entrance to the Mediterranean Sea.
Usage & Nuances
"Gibraltar" is used almost exclusively as a proper noun for the territory, its famous Rock (the "Rock of Gibraltar"), or occasionally as a metaphor for strength ('as solid as the Rock of Gibraltar'). The word is generally capitalized.
Spanish: GibraltarPortuguese (BR): GibraltarPortuguese (PT): GibraltarChinese (Simplified): 直布罗陀Chinese (Traditional): 直布羅陀Hindi: जिब्राल्टरArabic: جبل طارقBengali: জিব্রাল্টারRussian: ГибралтарJapanese: ジブラルタルVietnamese: GibraltarKorean: 지브롤터Turkish: CebelitarıkUrdu: جبل الطارقIndonesian: Gibraltar
Example Sentences
Gibraltar is a very small place near Spain.
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The Rock of Gibraltar is famous.
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Britain controls Gibraltar.
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Many tourists visit Gibraltar to see the wild monkeys.
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Some people call something strong 'the Rock of Gibraltar' as a metaphor.
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If you drive south through Spain, you might pass by Gibraltar.
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